Take steps towards a successful career as a nutritionist or kickstart your healthy detox journey with the Nutrition and Health Level 5 course.

Throughout this training program, you will learn about the science of nutrition, including an in-depth exploration of the metabolic and digestive systems. You will also explore common food allergies and health conditions that can be alleviated through eating healthily.

This comprehensive course is ideal for beginners who want to broaden their knowledge of the fundamentals of a healthy diet; from the different types of macronutrients to calorie intake and average requirements for energy. You will learn how the body sheds pounds by adopting a diet rich in superfoods and will get tips on how to create the perfect diet plan.

Learning Objectives

• Gain a solid understanding of the basics of food, nutrition and healthy dieting
• Understand the role of macronutrients, including their functions and benefits
• Learn about the average requirements for energy and nutrients in men, women and children
• Broaden your understanding of the functions of the digestive and metabolic systems
• Discover the key to maintaining a healthy weight and what’s included in a balanced diet
• Understand how to read food labels to determine the nutritional value of packaged food
• Develop your understanding of nutritional development in children and babies

Who is this Course for?

This course is suitable for those who are looking to kickstart their healthy eating journey, as well as those who are interested in a career in health and nutrition. It is an introductory program ideal for beginners who wish to gain the fundamental knowledge to implement new changes in their diet or build their career. There are no entry requirements for this course and learners of all academic backgrounds are welcome to enrol.

Entry Requirement:

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the course.
• A good understanding of the English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

Endorsement

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

At the successful completion of the course, the learners can order an endorsed certificate of achievement by paying the fee of £108. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Certificate of Completion from Course Gate

At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22.

Career Path

A level 5 Certificate in Nutrition and Health will help learners gain the accreditation and skills to explore the following professions:

• Certified Nutritionist
• Dietician
• Health Educator
• Dietetic Assistant